Can I amend only the 2020 state return? It was accepted. Every time I try it tells me that the federal return cannot be amended yet because the 1040X is not ready.

[dondelwarb]

I only need to amend the state return for Michigan.

[gloriah5200]

Yes, you can amend the state return, if the forms are available for paper print and e-file, without amending the federal return.

In TurboTax, you can amend your state return without filing an amendment for your federal. Select your version for instructions:

TurboTax Online

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If you need to amend a prior-year state return, click here for more info.

Related Information:

• How to amend (change or correct) a return you already filed
• How do I amend a prior-year state return?

Can I amend the state without amending the federal

The link for TurboTax Expected State Forms Availability follows:

TurboTax Expected State Forms Availability

It says that the MI amended form, MI5530 Amended Return Explanation of Changes, is currently available in Paper Print and E-file status

When filing an amended return, you must show the change in amounts on the specific lines of the form, as well as the reason(s) for amending the return.

[Edited 03/02/2021|2:40 pm pst]